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The witching month is upon us, everyone! It’s that time once again to gather your most spookiest looking plastic skeleton, fully avoid every black cat you would come across, and start mastering your pumpkin carving skills. For this is Halloween! But for those who’ve already had their fill…

A tribute video that Honors and respects various Video game franchises that I adored growing up. It’s “From Pixels to Chiptunes!” So, Just in time for HALLOWEEN, I wanted to premier this installment covering a great Horror beat em’ up series: SPLATTERHOUSE!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!!!! Just in time for HALLOWEEN, I wanted to premier a New series I’ve been thinking about doing for a while now for my Youtube channel that honors and shows much love to particular game franchises that i remember fondly growing up. So, may I share…

2017 Started the New year off with a Bang and it only seemed to get better with each upcoming game release! Nintendo started the year with a re-imagined Zelda and ended it with new Super Mario game. Various other games and franchises returned to widespread acclaim. From a…

A Dark shadow looms over the land. Horrid creations of of the living dead , the supernatural and the unexplainable walk amongst us …..Monsters that fill our hearts and minds with sheer terror. But in this darkness, a hero returns. A whip-wielding vampire hunter, dedicating his life for…

Hoodie and jacket season has returned, pop up costume shops are in full force and Halloween trick-or-treating is right around the corner. With this haunting day of celebration being among us, It’s time for the Retro VGM Revival hour to have its annual Stage Honoring some haunting Video…

Debuting in the arcades in 1987, the original “Street Fighter” was the fighting game series that kicked off the popularity of the fighting game genre & this is why This STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour is dedicated to the most amazing tracks from the street fighter…

While a small number of video game composers go on to achieve great fame thanks to their work in the industry, there are countless others who receive little to no attention at all . One of those often forgotten great video game composers is Tim Follin. A talented…

game consoles over the years, there are still a variety of games that could not make the perilous voyage across the sea to the US or even Europe for that matter. Each year, a ton of games are made and released in Japan. But many of them don’t…

Hey everyone! It’s been a busy month over at GTT HQ, but we’ve got exciting things in the works! First of all, we’ve launched our Patreon page! If you like the show we make and want to help us make a better show, consider becoming a patron! $5…

Video games are amazing. Throughout America there exist a special group of people that take some of video games’ greatest compositions and put their own arranged twist on it for some amazing results. Music comes in all forms, from rock to metal to rap and electronic – even…

Hey gang, time for what seems to be the new normal for me, another mid-month Game That Tune rundown! We’ve been having a lot of fun and put together some great shows! Episode 58 is our last freeplay for awhile, so there’s no theme and things get silly…

Fighting games have always been one of my favorite genre of video game. I’m very happy that in recent years the genre has seen something of a rebirth in these current times and it continues to grow. Fighting games have evolved from the arcade to consoles to massive…

Game That Tune has been having an eventful month while we all wait for our tax returns so we can upgrade our equipment! We decided that for Lent we would give up choosing themes for the show, so we’ve had a solid month of free plays, and also…

Greetings and salutations! As some of you know, I have a saturday morning/weekday Cartoon retrospective/review show on youtube called the Saturday Morning Breakfast Mix honoring those great cartoons that made our childhood amazing. The world of video games are no different when it comes to cartoons being made…

Double Dragon is considered to be one of the first successful examples of the Beat Em’ Up genre, resulting in the creation of two arcade sequels and several spinoffs, as well as inspiring other companies in creating their own beat ’em ups. Now with that out of the…

It’s that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE. Time to take a little break from the action and distract yourself with something to reward your progress thus far. These are just a selection of random…

Konami was once synonymous with challenge, high quality and innovation going all the way back to the 8-bit era. The name was well known for great gameplay and amazing franchises, but over the past few years, this company seems to have lost its way. Konami fans have been…

Do you remember what it was like back then to walk into an arcade? To many, the best thing to ever experience was spending time in the good old arcades. Which bring us to the recently released documentary THE LOST ARCADE! A documentary portrait of the New York…

It’s that time of year again, when every home, school or place of business is decorated top to bottom in fake spider webs, rubber skeletons and quickly rotting jack-o-lanterns, all with “The Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters” and the occasional track or two from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” blasting out through some speakers on repeat. As lovers of video game music, isn’t it about time we broke the usual mundane Halloween traditions and introduce our type of music to the neighborhood?
Horror-themed games are fun to play all year round and there are a selected few that have some incredibly amazing music that are just perfect for your Halloween playlist this year. These video game tracks are all you need to have blasting from your doorstep this All Hallows’ Eve.

So you Just came back from trick-or-treating and ready to unwind. you Don’t need to go to any party because You already partied last weekend. You could watch a horror movie, But you already did that Earlier in the day. Why not spend the creepiest hours of All Hallows’ Eve listening to a some spooky video game tracks instead?

So dim the lights and cuddle up real close as we’re about to embrace our darker side on this episode of the retro VGM revival hour dedicated to Halloween.

The fourth generation of consoles produced some of the most divisive and bitter rivalry ever seen in the history of video games. The two main contenders, The Sega Genesis and The Super Nintendo, waged a war against one another unlike anything ever seen before.

Many still make the claim that the 16-bit era of video games was the best/most entertaining era of video games, which is why this STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour is dedicated to the console wars of the 90s pitting the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo!!!!

In video Games We all like to immerse ourselves as much as we can with whatever game we are playing. To see ourselves as the hero. To become part of a world where we can be heroes, kings, warriors, and doing whatever we can as we conquer, save and survive extraordinary adventures in faraway lands. This particular type of game is not one you dip into from time to time. This is the type of game that you fully invest yourself deeply into a world filed with an ocean of possibilities.

No single genre in video games lets us do exactly this like role-playing games. So Pick your character class, choose your weapons and recruit your comrades Because this STAGE in the retro VGM revival hour is going to cover RPG games.

It’s really hard to believe that it’s been almost 3 decades since we were first introduced to Konami’s Castlevania, which has become its very own institution in gaming. We still remember those first few steps we took with Simon Belmont, on his request to destroy Dracula and his army of ghouls and monsters. And since then, the series has gradually grown into something stronger, thanks to the addition of compelling gameplay, unique storylines, and memorable boss encounters. Many still consider it one of the best video game series that is still enjoyable to this day.

So let’s return to That famous castle once again for the most haunting adventure that only the bravest vampire hunters can endure. what better way to venture forth in this dark world filled with monsters and creatures of the night than with some amazingly inspiring tracks in this STAGE of the retro vim revival hour covering CASTLEVANIA games.

Long before the Wii brought casual games to consoles and mobile devices kick started a new era of pick-up-and-play and socially driven titles for gamers and non-gamers alike, there were puzzle games. Of all the classic video game genres, puzzle games are among the most classic,Whether you prefer a hardcore match-three session, brain teasers or just a five minute distraction on your morning commute, this genre has something for everyone.

So put aside your prescription from Dr. Mario, and embrace some of the finest puzzling experiences you can find in this Stage of the retro VGM revival hour.

Platformers are ,for many gamers, the first introduction into the world of video games. Many of them have existed since the inception of arcades, home consoles, portable devices or even the home Personal Computer. There is certainly something about a platform game that’s just right.

Certainly, there are many Iconic game titles we can turn to when we’re looking for some old-school gaming enjoyment but lets not ignore the new generation of titles that were influenced by those old school favorites, which is why this episode of the retro VGM revival hour is dedicated to Platform games.

It’s almost impossible to overlook the impact of handheld games, there’s no question that a huge part of our gaming lives recently have centered on gaming on the go with actual hand-held systems.

Playing amazing games anywhere we want is the goal of any gamer but as much as the hardware might change or upgrade, its the games that we look forward to every-time we dig into our suitcases, book bags or even fanny packs. An experience that could only be amplified by the great music these games have is why this episode of the retro VGM revival hour is dedicated to Handheld game music.

The theme is spinoff games, so we talk about strange entries in long running series! Tank battles, virtual pets, pinball, crossovers, and of course at least one of the Mario Party games! It’s a real hootenanny!

The GTT gang plays 5 games worth of music, all released since 2012! There’s some serious diversity and some seriously great tunes in this episode! We talk ripoffs vs homages, flaming snake beasts, space caves, and reasons that Capcom is fucking up. It’s a good one!

Ninjas: The stealthy, deadly assassins that have captured our imaginations worldwide since they emerged from Japanese history and folklore to find their way into popular culture. C’mon, admit it, we all loved ninjas growing up. Their involvement in video games have allowed gamers the ability to step into…

Nothing better than to escape from reality than enjoying yourself at your local multiplex and enjoying what Hollywood and its many movie stars have to offer. Video games based on movie properties for many gamers are an extension of the movies storyline or give you a different story all together that takes place within that same world or universe to bring you a unique gaming experience.

You would think that these two forms of media would seem like a match made in heaven But, as with many games based on movies, these adaptations are often disastrous.

But we cannot deny, that some of these movie based games have some amazing music. That is why this STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Show is honoring games based on movies.

From NBA Jam to Tecmo Bowl, sports video games have a close connection to sports fans. These video games allow the fans to simulate their hopes and dreams on the field, ring or stadium and are very popular as a result.

And what better way to enjoy your favorite sport games than with some amazing tracks. so this is why this STAGE in the retro VGM revival hour is dedicated to some great music from some of the most amazing sports game titles.

Video game music based on The much beloved MEGA MAN games is what this very special episode is about, so make sure you have plenty of “E” tanks handy and have your Mega Buster fully charged up. This episode might just blow you away in its sheer epicness of all things Mega Man. What better way to celebrate Mega Man week than by playing some memorable tunes from the Mega man and Mega Man x series.